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Soon, reams of red construction paper will disappear from school supply rooms -- and the smells of cooking apples will permeate school hallways -- as teachers in many parts of the United States and Canada introduce their annual apple-themed lessons... and celebrate the September 26 birthday of Johnny Appleseed.

Take your pick! Sample some of Education World's apple activities by clicking the links below.

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Happy Birthday, Mr. Appleseed!
September 26th is Johnny Appleseed's birthday. Education World celebrates with a bushel of apple-related Web sites for students of all ages!

An Apple for the Teacher!
If Johnny Appleseed was still planting apple seeds, he would be 224 years old this month! Mark the occasion by making these apple activities part of your "core" curriculum!

Apple and Pumpkin PIE (Poetry Is Exciting)!
One teacher's successful "Apple a Day" Internet project has spawned a new project. Join teacher Susan Silverman in the "Pumpkin Patch" this year. Getting involved is as easy as pie!

Internet Scavenger Hunt: Apples
What do your students know about apples. In this activity, they use a Web site to search for the answers to questions about apples.